Radiologic Technology

Certificate Program

1.  Complete and Submit:

• ESOM RT Certificate Program Application
• Email Completed Application
• $50 non-refundable application fee
• Accepted Payment Methods include: checks, credit cards or debit cards only
• Please visit the Tuition and Fees page and select the Pay Now button to make your online payment
• Submit all required sealed, official documents (i.e. transcripts, test scores) by March 31^st deadline
  • Application documents (e.g., transcripts, test scores, etc.) cannot be returned or forwarded.
  • Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will be disqualified.
• Admission to the program is competitive. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to accept or decline applicants based on factors such as academic performance, motivation, personality, and character. These factors are assessed through the application process, interviews, review of academic and personal data, references, and background checks.

2.  Eligibility Requirements:

• Minimum age: 18 (within 30 days of admission).
• Official (sealed) high school or GED transcripts.
• Handwritten/typed paragraph explaining interest in becoming a radiographer.

Academic Documentation (Official Sealed Transcripts Required):

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Completion of 15+ credit hours of core college courses (GPA ≥2.5) from an accredited institution:
  • Math 1101 or higher
  • Communications 1101 or higher
  • English 1101 or higher
  • Arts/Humanities or Natural Sciences 1101 or higher
  • Intro to Computers/Microcomputers
    • (Remedial courses not accepted)

  *Note: If degree GPA is less than 2.5, then one of the following is required:

  •  ACT composite score ≥17, or (Our ACT School Code is 6261)
  • SAT Math and Verbal ≥830, or (Our SAT School Code is 5175)
  • ACCUPLACER Next-Gen
    • Reading ≥237 & Math ≥258.

High School Academic Minimum Requirements (Grades 9-12):

• English: 4 units
• Mathematics: 3 units (including Algebra)
• Science: 3 units
• Social Studies: 2 units
• Other Academic Subjects: 3 units

3.  Interview Process:

• Application Deadline: March 31.
• Eligible applicants with completed submissions will be invited for an interview.
• Interviews begin in January until 19 applicants and 5 alternates are selected.

4.  Interview Phases:

• Phase I:
  • Interview Presentation
  • Signed Interview Agenda
  • Signed Policy & Procedure Manual Agreement
  • Signed Technical Standards Agreement
• Phase II:
  •  Interview with the Admissions Committee.

The Admissions Committee assesses applicants based on:

• Academic performance (GPA and test scores)
• Interview responses
• Employment history and volunteer experience
• Reference evaluations
• Communication skills, motivation, maturity, and ability to follow instructions
• Compliance with application requirements
• Selection considerations are prioritized for the following individuals:
  • Candidates with a college degree (GPA ≥ 2.5) and meeting SAT/ACT requirements.
  • Applicants who have completed core college courses with the required GPA and test scores.

The Program’s Admissions Committee evaluates applicants based on their ability to meet admission criteria and successfully complete the program to become registered technologists. All qualified applicants are considered for admission regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, disability, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

Classes begin: First Tuesday after Labor Day (September).

Applicants will be notified of their admission status within 2 weeks of their interview. Alternate students will be notified of their final status, no later than June 30th. Accepted candidates must submit the acceptance form, pass a drug screening, and complete a background check.

For questions about admissions, contact:

Christy Evans, B.S., R.T. (R)(CT)
Email: christy.evans@emory.edu
Phone: (404) 501-5288

Send transcripts and official documents to:

Mailing Address:
Emory School of Medicine
Radiologic Technology Certificate Program
2701 N. Decatur Road
Decatur, GA 30033

Email: christy.evans@emory.edu

Radiography-specific transfer credits from other Radiologic Technology programs are not accepted, and advanced placement is unavailable.

Applicants must submit official transcripts from all college-level coursework at a regionally accredited U.S. institution. Eligibility requirements are as follows:

• A minimum 2.5 GPA in core college courses
• An Associate’s degree or higher, including coursework in:
  • English or Communication
  • Math (Algebra or higher)
  • Natural Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
  • Political Science or History
  • Social/Behavioral Science or Psychology
  • Humanities (art, music, theater, philosophy, or foreign language)
  • Good academic standing (not on probation, suspension, or expulsion) at the last institution attended

Applicants must provide email addresses for references in their application. References must have supervised the applicant for at least six months in an evaluative role (e.g., supervisors or educators). Friends, relatives and co-workers are not acceptable. Applicants should notify their references before applying. Reference forms will be emailed directly to those listed in the application.

Applicants with felony or misdemeanor convictions must have their eligibility for the ARRT Registry exam reviewed by ARRT before their program interview. Convictions, regardless of resolution, may affect eligibility for the certification exam, which is required by hospitals accredited by The Joint Commission.

Applicants are responsible for initiating the ARRT Ethics Review process and covering associated fees. For more information, contact ARRT at:

Address: 1255 Northland Drive, St. Paul, MN 55120
Phone: (651) 687-0048
Website: ARRT Ethics Review